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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L7 EWPMOT history

L7 EWP is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 27 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 104,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,837 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 EWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 EWP was last recorded at 104,837 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,834 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,837 miles
  • 2025 – 91,242 miles
  • 2024 – 88,377 miles
  • 2023 – 77,981 miles
  • 2022 – 68,871 miles
  • 2021 – 58,272 miles
  • 2020 – 45,545 miles
  • 2019 – 22,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,837 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,837 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,837 miles
    Test number
    819388996713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,834 miles (+13,592)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,834 miles
    Test number
    674571958431
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,242 miles
    Test number
    870520916570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,242 miles (+2,865)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,242 miles
    Test number
    432480859762
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255\35\19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass88,377 miles (+10,396)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,377 miles
    Test number
    149465294642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,981 miles (+9,110)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,981 miles
    Test number
    785402969989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,871 miles (+10,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    574959667655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,272 miles (+12,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    652377511852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,545 miles (+217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    304193034931
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail45,328 miles (+22,481)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,328 miles
    Test number
    836433363104
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass22,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,847 miles
    Test number
    841528909732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 EWP

Does L7 EWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 EWP is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 EWP?
The MOT on L7 EWP is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 EWP done?
L7 EWP was recorded at 104,837 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 11,229 miles a year.
Has L7 EWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 EWP has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 EWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L7 EWP find?
L7 EWP passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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